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First published 1976 (SND Vol. X).
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¶HEISHLE, v. Nonce variant of Hirsel, a flock extended to any collection of goods (Cai. 1975). See R, letter, 3.Cai. 1963 Edb. John o' Groat Liter. Soc. Mag. 9:
A dieler comes till hev a look Says Cheordag “'At's ma flock.” 'E dieler sums'e heishle up.
